Style Magazine - May 2022
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off. Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less. If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything! —Tara Mendanha tara@stylemg.com
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off.
Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less.
If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything!
—Tara Mendanha
tara@stylemg.com
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30+<br />
local Latin American<br />
Restaurants to try!<br />
Cantina<br />
Laredo is a great place to bring the family. It’s right by<br />
the playground so the kids can play while the parents indulge in a<br />
Tajín Watermelon Margarita (Hornitos Silver Tequila, Solerno Blood<br />
Orange Liqueur, triple sec, Monin Cucumber, Jalapeño & Agave<br />
Nectar, muddled watermelon, fresh lime juice, and Tajín seasoning).<br />
As an accompaniment, be sure to try the popular Carne Asada<br />
Plate with fire-charred skirt steak decorated with chimichurri sauce<br />
and served with lime, marinated onions, avocado, black beans, and<br />
cilantro lime rice. 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1175, Roseville, 916-771-2249,<br />
cantinalaredo.com<br />
Auburn’s Burritos Jalisco is the go-to for,<br />
well, burritos! With a twist, that is. Take a walk<br />
on the wild side with a Thai Chicken Burrito<br />
featuring chicken sauteed with sweet hot chilis<br />
and wrapped in a tomato tortilla. Or bring your<br />
biggest appetite and go big with the chef<br />
burrito featuring your choice of meat, cheese,<br />
salsa, beans, and French fries. Pro tip: Have the<br />
driver pull the car up to the front door; walking<br />
will not be on the evening’s list of activities. 13432<br />
Lincoln Way, Auburn, 530-823-2065<br />
Cascada’s menu is self-described as<br />
“Mexican favorites and California cuisine<br />
with a Latin flare” and the food delivers.<br />
Try the Costillas De Borrego, a rosemary<br />
rack of lamb, charbroiled and served with<br />
roasted red potatoes and fresh seasonal<br />
vegetables. For a flavor buzz, try puerco<br />
con frambuesa (pork tenderloin medallions<br />
sauteed in a chipotle raspberry sauce,<br />
served with roasted red potatoes and<br />
fresh vegetables). Remember, there’s no<br />
rule against trying both. We won’t tell your<br />
doctor. 384 Main Street, Placerville, 530-344-7757,<br />
cascadainplacerville.com<br />
Paco’s Mexican<br />
Cuisine is a local<br />
favorite with the<br />
Placerville set. Why?<br />
We found two reasons.<br />
Tacos Campechanos: A<br />
taco combo of steak and<br />
chorizo topped with fries<br />
and grilled onions. To<br />
which we say, 1) You can<br />
do that?! and 2) We must<br />
eat that immediately.<br />
And reason two might<br />
be their chile verde,<br />
which would make<br />
perfect sense because<br />
stewed pork is our love<br />
language. 1224 Broadway,<br />
Suite D, Placerville, 530-303-<br />
3008, pacosmexicancuisine.<br />
com<br />
Photos by Taylor Gillespie.<br />
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